TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses vs XREAL Air 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Why TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses is better
- Brightness: 100 nits brighter (600 vs 500)
Why XREAL Air 2 is better
- Price: $51 cheaper (199 vs 250)
- Weight: 15g lighter (72 vs 87)
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses $250 |  XREAL Air 2 $199 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $250 | $199 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Dual Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | — | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 215 | — |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription lens frame accessory | Yes (prescription lens inserts) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 87 | 72 |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Computing | ||
| Operating system | None (plug-and-play external display) | iPhone (15+/USB-C), Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles via Beam/adapters |
| Chipset | None (tethered display glasses) | None on-device (plain USB-C display; spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 0DoF | 3DoF |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |